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Diabetes does not affect everybody equally.

The United States invests more in its health care system than many other countries, yet disparities persist.1

Diversity DNA

US adults have a 40% chance of developing type 2 diabetes2

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Hispanic/Latino American adults   
70% more likely   
to develop diabetes.3

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African American adults   
60% more likely   
to be diagnosed with diabetes.3

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Native American adults   
almost 3x more likely   
to be diagnosed with diabetes.3

Despite the higher prevalence, people from racial and ethnic minorities with diabetes are less likely to receive diabetes preventive care, such as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing, annual cholesterol screening, and retinal examinations.4

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African American and Hispanic adults with diabetes have higher rates of kidney disease, retinopathy, and worse glycemic control compared to whites.4

In food insecure households:
The risk of diabetes is
50% higher 6
The risk of glycemic control in youth & young adults is
2.5x higher7

…compared to food secure households.

The poverty rate is:

18.8%   
African Americans8

15.7% Hispanics 8
9%   
Non-Hispanic Whites8
food-insecurity

1 in 4 Native Americans face food insecurity.9

Addressing the challenges

affordability

Affordability

For many, paying for diabetes supplies is a constant source of worry. No matter your situation, if you have insurance or not, we’ve got you covered. Details at https://www.accu-chek.com/tools/where-to-buy

convenience

Convenience

Remote solutions, such as mySugr, give people with diabetes access to virtual care from home, at work, wherever they are. www.mySugr.com

support

Support

We are partnering with national and local organizations to help empower everyone with diabetes so they have an equal chance to live active, healthy lives:

Improving access to care so that all people with diabetes can afford and receive the support they need to control   
their condition is a longstanding commitment of Roche Diabetes Care.   
Access is only meaningful if it’s equitable.

Matt Jewett   
Senior Vice President   
and General Manager, Roche Diabetes Care

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Project Power, an interactive program from the American Diabetes Association, empowers adults and children to reduce their risk or manage and thrive with type 2 diabetes. www.diabetes.org/projectpower

JDRF Bag of Hope® Spanish Care Kit pilot in partnership with peer organizations, diabetes educators and members of the Spanish-speaking T1D Community to provide educational material.

“New to Type 2,” an educational pamphlet developed with Beyond Type 2, is available in English and Spanish.

Moms Diabetes, information easily accessible online to educate mothers-to-be about gestational diabetes and how to manage risks. www.accu-chek.com/momsanddiabetes

Provision of free diabetes management supplies to Gennesaret Free Clinics, an organization in Indianapolis for people who are homeless or unable to afford services. www.gennesaret.org

Improving access to care so that all people with diabetes can afford and receive the support they need to control   
their condition is a longstanding commitment of Roche Diabetes Care.   
Access is only meaningful if it’s equitable.

Matt Jewett   
Senior Vice President   
and General Manager, Roche Diabetes Care

What we're doing

Improving access to care so that all people with diabetes can afford and receive the support they need to control their disease has been a longstanding commitment of Roche Diabetes Care. We focus our expertise, capabilities and resources in areas where we can make the most difference.

Among the ways Roche Diabetes Care is working to increase access:

  • Savings initiatives are available through the pharmacy and online retailers like Amazon. For many, paying for diabetes supplies is a constant source of worry. No matter your situation, if you have insurance or not, we've got you covered.
  • Free, unlimited access to the mySugr PRO app when paired with selected Accu-Chek meters.10
  • Partnerships with ADA, JDRF and others to increase access to care and reduce health disparities through national programs.
  • Type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate across the country and the world. To help those newly diagnosed, we partnered with Beyond Type 2 to create an educational pamphlet called “New to Type 2 Diabetes” in English and Spanish.
  1. Schneider EC, et al., Mirror, mirror 2017: international comparison reflects flaws and opportunities for better US health care. Commonwealth Fund; July 2017. https://interactives.commonwealthfund.org/2017/july/mirror-mirror/
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/hispanic-diabetes.html
  3. U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov
  4. Haw JS, et. al. Diabetes Complications in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations in the USA Curr Diab Rep. 2021 Jan 9; 21(1). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33420878/
  5. Berkowitz S et al, Food Insecurity and Metabolic Control Among U.S. Adults With Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2013 Oct; 36(10): 3093-3099.https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/36/10/3093
  6. Gucciardi E, et. al. The Intersection between Food Insecurity and Diabetes: A Review Curr Nutr Rep. 2014; 3(4): 324–332. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4218969/
  7. JDRF Health Equities: https://www.jdrf.org/about/diversity-inclusion/unlocking-health-equity-and-type-1-diabetes/
  8. https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/09/poverty-rates-for-blacks-and-hispanics-reached-historic-lows-in-2019.html
  9. Move for Hunger https://moveforhunger.org/one-in-4-native-americans-is-food-insecure
  10. Accu-Chek users must register at least one blood sugar test per 30 days with their connected meter in order to retain free status in the mySugr PRO app. Void where prohibited by law.